on this episode, we talk about our experiences growing up as the children of immigrants—the advantages of growing up between two cultures, the times we've felt the most and least american, which parts of our immigrant experience we wish we can pass on to our children and the shame that comes from being different. OUR SA2AFOLOS:mna's sa2afolo:tim burton movieshager's sa2afolo:the feeling of being watched - amazon prime videoFOLLOW US ON IG: @yallabyepod@themeemshop@hagereldaas@mnaeldaas 

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29 | Let's talk about being the children of immigrants!

today, we talk about our favorite time of year: autumn. we discuss all our mood changes, how it's a perfect chance to start over, all our cozy plans and why we're determined to make it the best time ever. listen to mahdoom: https://sow.tl/mahdoomOUR SA2AFOLOS:mna's sa2afolo:keep it (podcast)hager's sa2afolo:thrifting (specifically from l train vintage)FOLLOW US ON IG: @yallabyepod@themeemshop@hagereldaas@mnaeldaas

28 | Let's talk about starting over!

today, we open up with some ridiculous stories from our childhood, followed by a list of mama's advice that has impacted our lives. we talk about trusting your kids, a mother's intuition and the times you should take advice versus when you should go with your own instincts instead. OUR SA2AFOLOS:mna's sa2afolo:the other americans by laila lalami hager's sa2afolo:our women on the ground by zahra hankir FOLLOW US ON IG: @yallabyepod@themeemshop@hagereldaas@mnaeldaas   

27 | Let's talk about mama's advice!

finally, our long awaited episode! today, we're talking about dating outside of our culture. mna is the expert here so she takes the lead, but we both discuss our experiences, our anticipations and hesitations and the lessons learned along the way. **hager's edit: i realized i sound super passive aggressive towards mna in certain moments on this episode and wanted to clarify that she's my baby sister and i do love her. most days, anyway.**DONATE TO LEBANON:https://helplebanon.carrd.co/OUR SA2AFOLOS:mna's sa2afolo: almost love - netflix desperados - netflix hager's sa2afolo: nice white parents - serial FOLLOW US ON IG: @yallabyepod@themeemshop@hagereldaas@mnaeldaas 

26 | Let's talk about dating outside the culture!

on this episode, we change our format a bit; we go from one-topic dominated episodes to a more multi-topic, current events style show. we talk about why we call ourselves 'arab' and the current discussion around the word itself. we also speak our dream futures into existence (fingers crossed) and talk about the state of utter sadness mna would be in if tiktok were to be banned for real.DONATE TO LEBANON:https://helplebanon.carrd.co/OUR SA2AFOLOS:mna's sa2afolo: frank ocean's blondezane and heath: unfilteredhager's sa2afolo: plant money's tiktokthe zen commandments by dean sluyterFOLLOW US ON IG: @yallabyepod@themeemshop@hagereldaas@mnaeldaas   

25 | Let's talk about Arab identity, our dream future and the TikTok ban!

our sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: npr - code switchhager's sa2afolo: candy crush saga 47 soul

24 | Let's talk about friendships!

our sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: ira glass - the gaphager's sa2afolo: the fourth estate 

23 | Let's talk about careers!

our sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: talkspace (maybe) hager's sa2afolo: "everything is copy" and all things nora ephron

22 | Let's talk about the lies men tell!

our sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: Love Island UK, Season 6  hager's sa2afolo: Falling by *NSYNC

21 | Let's talk about happiness!

our sa2afolos:mna's sa2afolos: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates & Serial Season 3 hager's sa2afolos: 1619 podcast & David Dobrik  

20 | Let's chat again!

our sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: Dave on Huluhager's sa2afolo: Wind of Change on Spotify

19 | Let's talk about representation!

SEND US YOUR ANONYMOUS SITUATIONS AND QUESTIONS: heymeemshop@gmail.comsa2afolos: mna's sa2afolos: Mna's blog, Daughters And Their Mothers: https://bit.ly/2WsLZ2jTell Me How It Ends by Valeria Luisellihager's sa2afolo: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown                                

18 | Let's talk about vulnerability!

We're Not Really Strangers Card Game: https://bit.ly/2SL5DECour sa2afolos: hager's sa2afolo: @yorkshire.silly.walksmna's sa2afolo: Normal People on Hulu

17 | Let's talk about getting to know our inner circle!

Buy The Greater Freedom: https://amzn.to/3aOev2cAlya's The Greater Conversation Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2VKXfGNsa2afolos: alya's sa2afolos: "Misbehaviour" and "She's Beautiful When She's Angry" on Amazon hager's sa2afolo: brainpickings.org and @brainpicker 

#16 | Alya Mooro | Let's talk about the expectations placed on women!

sa2afolos: mna's sa2afolo: Gratitude walks and Headspace visualization meditations hager's sa2afolo: Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Tim Ferris Show, How I Built This

#15 | Let's talk about the law of attraction!

Welcome to Yalla Bye Podcast, where we'll be discussing all things Arab related (sometimes non-Arab related). Hear us go on and on about dating, growing up in the west, 3ozoomas, why the word "3o2balek" is so triggering.

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